Google Maps vs Waze vs Apple Maps: Which is Best for CarPlay?

When using Apple CarPlay for navigation, three major apps dominate the landscape: Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze. Each app caters to different driving ...
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...